Marrakech Souks

Porsha L

4/5

Definitely need to visit and shop here when visiting Marrakech. Highly recommend visiting multiple shops if you are shopping for a specific item/souvenirs. Definitely recommend haggling at every shop you are at. A lot of the vendors sell the same/similar items so recommended finding/getting the best price. Also, knowing a few words in Arabic and/or French is helpful.

Cot A

4/5

This is a vibrant, busy market & a must if in Marrakesh. You need to be aware of what you are paying & what you want. Haggling is a must. Do not accept the first price - go half price (or more) & haggle to what you want to pay. If they don’t accept your offers, move on as lots of shops sell similar items. Be wary of the street food/fish/meat/water etc as it can make tourists unwell. It’s easy to get lost - keep Jemaa-el-Fnaa (main market square) as your bearing. We did not experience any issues there…no pickpocketing etc, but be vigilant. I recommend not being ‘shown where to go’ by locals as this will lead to a ‘friends shop’ where there will be a strong expectation to buy something of high value. It can be difficult to get away without a purchase. Taxis’ will also divert into friends shops - be vigilant. Nb: I would recommend the ‘Le Jardin secret’ (see my other review) whist in the Souks.

Elif Zerenman

4/5

If you go early, you can walk calmly and do shopping. After 10:30 there are so many people, motorcyclist, bikers and donkeys! Be careful to motor, they are very fast and not caring. Do bargain but not too much as for a european it is not a very expensive place, they need to earn their life as well 😉